Canada Trudeau family criticized for overdoing it on their traditional Indian outfits

20:40 21 february 2018

20:40 21 february 2018 Source:
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Trudeau family arrives in India for state visitThe family, including wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, and kids Xavier, 10, Ella-Grace, 9, and Hadrien, 3, emerged from the plane and delivered a traditional Indian welcome greeting, with their hands clasped together and their heads slightly bowed, to the delight of officials and Indian media waiting on the ground.

Wearing an off-white kurta-pyjama and head covered with a "kesari" (saffron) headscarf, Trudeau entered the Golden Temple complex with wife Sophie, who was wearing a turquoise kurta, and their children, who were also wearing traditional Indian outfits . Trudeau 's family members had their

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It's one thing to pay respectful homage to a culture, but it's another thing entirely when your traditional attire starts to veer into costume territory. That's exactly what some are saying about the Trudeaus.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already ripe for the picking (or trashing) as many have criticized him for his official trip that includes his wife and three children, and has yet to demonstrate any true political relevance. But it is perhaps the family's insistence on consistently donning traditional Indian attire that is starting to draw less than flattering attention.

Dressed in full traditional outfits , Trudeau , along with his wife Sophie and children Xavier, Hadrien and Ella-Grace, greeted the press and all signed the visitor’s book But others were happy to see him getting into the Indian swing of things and hoped he and the whole family enjoy their week-long trip.

The family , including wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau , and kids Xavier, 10, Ella-Grace, 9, and Hadrien, 3, emerged from the plane and delivered a traditional Indian welcome greeting, with their hands clasped together and their heads slightly bowed

Described as "too Indian, even for an Indian," the Trudeaus have commissioned some of India's most prestigious designers to outfit them for every photo op. What was perhaps most glaring was the juxtaposition between the Canadian political family and the Bollywood stars they met on Feb. 20. Sophie was in a cream-coloured and beaded sari, their children Xavier and Ella-Grace wore a sherwani and lehenga, respectively, and the PM donned a gold sherwani complete with traditional mojari shoes — while the Indian stars wore slacks and jackets.

"It's a little over the top," Vivek Dehejia, economics professor at Carleton University, tells Global News. "I understand on day one having to wear the traditional clothes, but now it's getting too much. It's very choreographed, ... these Bollywood-style outfits every public event he does. What does it say about the real purpose of the visit?"

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Trudeau's 'Bollywood' wardrobe amuses IndiaJustin Trudeau is certainly no stranger to Indian wear - he has regularly worn it during official celebrations of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important events on the religious calendar. And as his picture from last year's festival shows, he certainly does not shy away from donning some true Bollywood-style bling.

The Trudeaus landed in Ahmedabad wearing warm Indian colours. The family planned to visit the Sabarmati Ashram, Akshardham Mandir and to interact with students of IIM Ahmedabad. And to do so, since the moment Trudeaus got out of their plane, they've ditched their usual outfits for auspicious

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Some people have taken to Twitter to express fashion fatigue, including National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.

Is it just me or is this choreographed cuteness all just a bit much now? Also FYI we Indians don’t dress like this every day sir, not even in Bollywood. pic.twitter.com/xqAqfPnRoZ

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